Business Details
36 Years
experience
Custom Plaster Mouldings & Architectural Elements
Design Plaster Mouldings has been crafting architectural elegance through ornamental plasterwork for over three decades. Our family legacy spans three generations and eight decades of expertise across Europe, Canada, and the United States, combining traditional techniques with modern precision. We specialize in creating custom cornice moldings, panel moldings, columns, pilasters, ceiling centers, niches, fireplace mantels, domes, and friezes tailored to client specifications. Our skilled craftsmen hand-produce every piece using traditional white molding plaster, ensuring durability and timeless beauty. With showrooms and an extensive mold library, we offer both traditional and contemporary designs for residential and commercial spaces.Our full-service approach includes design consultation, engineering, model making, manufacturing, and professional installation. Founded in Toronto in 1990 by David Ryan, a second-generation master craftsman, we continue to uphold the highest standards of quality and service. Davids son Glenn joined the business in 2004, carrying forward our tradition of excellence. We pride ourselves on personalized client collaboration, whether working from architectural drawings, photographs, or samples to create site-specific solutions. Our commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner for designers, architects, and homeowners seeking unparalleled interior architectural elements.
Services
Cornice Moldings
Panel Moldings
Columns
Pilasters
Ceiling Centers
Niches
Fireplace Mantels
Domes
Friezes
Custom Designs
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of family experience in plaster craftsmanship across three generations.
- Our skilled tradespeople produce handcrafted plasterwork with unmatched attention to detail.
- We provide full-service solutions from design to professional installation.
- We create custom architectural elements tailored to unique client specifications.
- Our legacy of quality spans traditional and contemporary interior design projects.
Services
Cornice Moldings
Our cornice moldings add architectural sophistication to ceilings and walls. Handcrafted from traditional white plaster, these ornamental features combine historical elegance with modern durability. Customizable to match any interior style, they serve as focal points in residential and commercial spaces. Our team ensures precise fabrication and seamless installation for both traditional and contemporary designs.
Custom Designs
We transform unique visions into handcrafted plaster reality. From concept sketches to full-scale production, our design team collaborates with clients to create site-specific architectural elements. Whether replicating historical details or innovating new patterns, our custom service maintains structural integrity while achieving aesthetic perfection for diverse applications.
Fireplace Mantels
Our plaster fireplace mantels blend functionality with artistic expression. Each piece combines durable material with intricate detailing to create statement features. Available in traditional or contemporary styles, these handcrafted mantels enhance both modern homes and heritage restorations. Professional installation ensures structural stability and visual harmony with surrounding architecture.
Ceiling Centers
We craft decorative ceiling centers that elevate interior spaces with classical elegance. These hand-molded plaster features serve as striking focal points for chandeliers or standalone designs. Available in standard patterns or custom configurations, they add architectural interest to vaulted ceilings, grand foyers, and formal rooms while maintaining lightweight durability.
Columns
Our plaster columns recreate classical architectural grandeur with modern precision. Available in Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles, these lightweight yet durable elements enhance both interior and exterior spaces. Handcrafted details maintain historical authenticity while offering customization options for scale, proportion, and decorative finishes.
People
David Ryan
Founder
Second-generation master plaster craftsman with 30+ years leading Design Plaster Mouldings. Learned techniques from his father Michael Ryan, an Irish plastering legend. Established the Toronto operation in 1990, continuing three generations of family expertise in decorative plasterwork.
Glenn Ryan
Craftsman
Third-generation artisan who joined the family business in 2004. Mastered all aspects of plasterwork from design to installation. Ensures continuation of traditional craftsmanship while embracing modern techniques. Specializes in translating complex architectural visions into handcrafted plaster reality.
Questions
What materials do you use for your plaster moldings?
We use traditional white molding plaster for its strength and durability. This material accepts paint or faux finishes to mimic wood or marble while maintaining structural integrity.
Can you create custom designs not in your catalog?
Yes, we specialize in custom work. Our design team creates unique moldings from architectural drawings, photographs, or samples to meet specific project requirements.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
We serve both markets. Our portfolio includes fine homes, theaters, and commercial spaces requiring ornamental plasterwork from standard to large-scale custom installations.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout North America, with our Burlington, Ontario manufacturing facility supporting projects across Canada and the United States.
How long has your company been in business?
We've operated in Toronto since 1990, building on three generations and 80+ years of family experience in plaster craftsmanship across Europe and North America.
What services are included in your full-service package?
Our comprehensive service covers design consultation, engineering, model making, manufacturing, and professional installation of all plaster architectural elements.
Reviews (1)
Cleo Caccioppoli
Jul 07, 2019
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The absolute worst installation ever. A complete mess that was never rectified. $4ooo.oo for the most amateur job. It is an embarrassing mess. I don't think that any of their pictures on their gorgeous website are theirs. They have no idea as to what they are doing. I am only writing this to save others from going through what we did.
